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SAP has introduced a €1bn share repurchase program to support its 'Move SAP' employee compensation plan, transitioning from cash to share settlements for future awards to enhance employee ownership and align their interests with shareholders.

Strong SAP results reveal record cloud performance

For the fourth quarter, the company saw rapid expansion of current cloud backlog to €9.45bn, up 32 percent. Driven by strong adoption of RISE with SAP, S/4HANA current cloud backlog is up 84 percent to €1.71bn, while cloud revenue increased by 28 percent to €2.61bn.

SAP brews up solution for Twinings Ovaltine

SAP has announced it has been selected by Twinings Ovaltine to lead its transformation programme as it looks at ways it can better engage with its customers, while ensuring supply-chain reliability and operational efficiency.

ASDA chooses SAP as future digital platform

SAP has announced that Asda, the UK’s third largest supermarket chain with over 600 stores and 140,000 employees, has selected RISE with SAP S/4HANA on Microsoft Azure as the digital core for its future platform, supported by SAP Business Technology Platform and SAP Ariba solutions to digitalise procurement operations.

Paul Kurchina joins ERP Today as Global Brand Ambassador

Paul Kurchina, former board director of ASUG and respected SAP analyst, has joined ERP Today as its first global brand ambassador and advisor. Kurchina is considered by both industry and technology corporations as an information technology visionary and internationally respected builder of teams and communities.

UKISUG CONNECT 2021 – S/4HANA, RISE and customer relationships

Despite the travel disruption caused by Storm Arwen and the Omicron variant, it was fantastic to see so many people from across the SAP community come together at UKISUG CONNECT last week. It has been a long and challenging two years. But from listening to many of the customer sessions during the conference it’s clear that organisations haven’t stood still when it comes to their usage of SAP.

UKISUG research reveals 30 percent of UK SAP customers don’t know what RISE is

Research from the UK & Ireland SAP User Group reveals that 30% of SAP customers are unaware of RISE with SAP, with only 11% planning to adopt it, highlighting a significant knowledge gap and potential challenges for SAP in transitioning its legacy customer base to S/4HANA.

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SAP Q3 boosted by cloud

has announced strong financial results for Q3 ended 30 September 2021, showing a 20 percent year-on-year rise in cloud revenue to €2.39bn and a surge in RISE with SAP adoption.

SAP raises full year outlook

Cloud momentum has accelerated in the third quarter, with cloud revenue increasing by 20 percent to €2.39bn, current cloud backlog up 24 percent to €8.17bn and SAP S/4HANA current cloud backlog up 60 percent to €1.28bn.

Data start-up for SAP customers launches

Xmateria, a UK-based data company founded by former SNP managing director Ben McGrail, aims to assist SAP customers in navigating data transformation and modernization challenges, emphasizing the importance of data as a strategic asset amidst rising priorities like business resilience and digital transformation.

The cloud goes Vertical

The backdrop – commercial elasticity and the demand for workloads. The cloud has been one of, if not the, most transformative IT innovations in the short history of the IT discipline. The ability to convert CAPEX into OPEX has an irresistible lure to enterprises in a pandemic world more than ever.

ERP needs smarter (than the average bear) code testing

SmartBear's TestComplete enhances ERP application testing by enabling codeless mobile tests across multiple devices and browsers, streamlining automation for both technical and non-technical users to minimize downtime during updates.

SAP Ariba ‘buys’ into speedier route to Amazon Business

SAP has announced a partnership with Amazon Business to integrate its purchasing capabilities into SAP Ariba, enabling employees to access millions of items while ensuring compliance with corporate purchasing policies.

Fruitful ERP relies on successful automation

SAP users face the challenge of balancing routine operational demands with the urgent need for innovation, as they often rely on labor-intensive processes that hinder strategic development, but by adopting automation, organizations can improve efficiency, manage complexity, and better respond to business needs.

Inchcape chooses RISE with SAP to drive transformation

Inchcape, a global multi-brand automotive distributor, has selected RISE with SAP on Google Cloud to bring its business-critical sales, marketing and operations systems, and data to the cloud.

SAP acquires SwoopTalent to advance HXM strategy

SAP has acquired the intellectual property of SwoopTalent to integrate its AI-driven talent data technology into SAP SuccessFactors, enhancing individualised employee experiences and advancing SAP's vision for human experience management (HXM).

Precisely expands data management capability with Winshuttle acquisition

Precisely has reached an agreement to acquire Winshuttle, a provider of process automation and master data management software, enhancing its data integrity solutions following the recent acquisition of Infogix.

Strong cloud demand for SAP in Q2

SAP reported a 11% year-on-year growth in cloud revenue for Q2 2020, despite a 1% decline in total revenue to €6.7bn and a 23% drop in operating profit, while increasing its S/4HANA customer base to over 17,000 and raising its 2021 outlook for cloud revenue growth to 15-18%.

SAP to invest €250m in the UK

SAP plans to invest €250m in the UK over the next five years, launching a secure UK-based data cloud, opening new offices in London and Manchester, expanding its internship and apprenticeship programs, and enhancing support for social enterprises.

Global consultancies

A panel discussion among executives from leading consultancies EY, Capgemini, and Accenture revealed that while brand values, culture, and relationships are crucial for differentiating their services, the focus remains on delivering tangible results and meeting diverse client expectations in a competitive ERP landscape.

Products are dead, long live products – why servitisation could be key to post-pandemic recovery

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged aerospace manufacturers like Rolls Royce to adapt their servitisation models, which focus on delivering outcomes rather than products, emphasizing the need for improved risk management and technological agility to foster long-term customer relationships and sustainable business practices.

Quantum ERP: a business ‘superposition’ for the future

Quantum computing, still in its early development stages, promises to revolutionize ERP systems by enabling exponentially greater processing power through qubits and superposition, potentially leading to enhanced real-time analytics, improved security, and the transition from operational to analytical ERP, though practical applications and widespread adoption remain distant challenges.

SAP champions the ‘human-centric, data-driven’ workforce

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed workplace connectivity, prompting companies to adopt data-driven operational workforce planning and analytics capabilities through SAP, enabling informed decision-making and better employee management amidst ongoing changes.

OpenText gets pumped for SAP RISE

OpenText showcased its data management tools at SAP’s Sapphire NOW conference, emphasizing their role as SAP Solution Extensions that facilitate cloud migration and enhance productivity alongside SAP's RISE initiative.

Centrica names Cognizant as Exclusive Partner for SAP Business Process Transformation

Cognizant has been chosen as the sole technology services partner by Centrica to manage and transform its extensive SAP environment, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience across its UK operations.

Thick-client ERP less effective for remote workers?

Aternity's study highlights the challenges of remote work for users of ERP applications compared to in-office performance, emphasizing the need for businesses to focus on improving digital experiences as they implement hybrid work models.

Making A Beeline To Honeycombed BI

Digital Hive aims to tackle the challenges of Business Intelligence software sprawl by providing a user-friendly, personalized experience that simplifies access to various analytics tools without the need for extensive training, catering to the expectations of the modern workforce.

Briggs of Burton Rises to Global Challenges with SAP S/4HANA Cloud and Sapphire Systems

SAP SE has partnered with Briggs of Burton to implement RISE with SAP, utilizing the SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP system to enhance business transformation, aiming for a turnover of £100 million by 2025, with the project scheduled to go live by the end of 2021.

Sapphire Systems acquires InCloud Solutions

Sapphire Systems has acquired SAP Business ByDesign partner, InCloud Solutions, as part of its strategy to fast-track growth organically and through acquisition, and to help consolidate its position as a market leading SAP partner.

ERP Today Partners With Lumenia At The Virtual HeadtoHead Event

ERP Today and Lumenia Consulting are hosting a virtual vendor selection event on March 23-24, featuring 14 ERP vendors showcasing their solutions, with opportunities for live interaction, Q&A sessions, and on-demand content.